Waterboys

20012001
1h 31m

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7.1/10

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In a Japanese high school, a class of adolescent geeks joins the new synchronized swimming teacher and takes up the challenge to take part in the competition, in spite of the mockeries of th... Read allIn a Japanese high school, a class of adolescent geeks joins the new synchronized swimming teacher and takes up the challenge to take part in the competition, in spite of the mockeries of the "real sportsmen".In a Japanese high school, a class of adolescent geeks joins the new synchronized swimming teacher and takes up the challenge to take part in the competition, in spite of the mockeries of the "real sportsmen".

IMDb RATING

7.1/10

2.9K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

25,907

15,900

Director
- Shinobu Yaguchi
Writers
- Yasushi Fukuda(screenplay)
- Shinobu Yaguchi(screenplay)
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Awards
- 3 wins & 6 nominations

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Satoshi Tsumabuki and Aya Hirayama in Waterboys (2001)

Takatoshi Kaneko, Kôen Kondô, Akifumi Miura, Satoshi Tsumabuki, and Hiroshi Tamaki in Waterboys (2001)

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Connections
Followed by Waterboys 2005 Natsu (2005)

Soundtracks
Diamond Head
Music by Danny Hamilton
Performed by The Ventures

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10/10

Great Movie!

This was a wonderful movie. I thought it was hilarious beginning to the end. The formula of the movie has been done over and over again, a group of underdogs who rise to the occasion and prove all their doubters wrong. Yes it was a regular Hollywood-ish formula, but the actors were so enjoyable to watch, that it was really fresh to watch. The fact it was a story about a male synchronize swim team is already groundbreaking in my eyes. I enjoyed the facial expressions from both Sato and Suzuki during moments of disgust and surprise. And the Sea World Man is so funny. He resembles my uncle so much. I would definitely buy this movie and highly recommend it. Be forewarned, there are scenes that may offend people who aren't used to the culture of metro sexuality and/or homosexuality. If you can get past all that, you will truly enjoy this movie.

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